Blogs and articles
Stories and features on what's happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.
Fall into energy efficiency with our favourite seasonal tips
The chapter is closing on summer 2023 and with it comes the long-awaited seasonal…
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Starting in STEM and skilled trades: Career paths for success
Another school year has started and kids of all ages will begin or continue exploring…
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Powering up for school (A guide to energy savings)
The end of the summer season is bittersweet, as families across our nation’s capital…
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Mastering the art and science of tree trimming
The recent summer storms that have swept through Ottawa serve as a testament to the…
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Gone in a flash: Summer 2023 brings intense lightning activity
You’re not imagining it - lightning activity has been off the charts this summer.…
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Summertime safety
School’s out and summer’s in! With the warmer weather, chances are you and your family will be spending more and more time enjoying…
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Ways to stay charged up while on your next summer vacation
Preparing for an exciting summer vacation? While you’re making a list and checking it twice, loading the car with all the suitcases…
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Beat the heat and stay cool this summer
Summer is in full swing and the World Meteorological Organization is predicting a surge in global temperatures throughout the…
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Waterworld: Ottawa’s growing hydroelectric power
Hydropower is the dominant source of renewable energy in Canada, powering six out of ten homes and businesses.
Because Canada is a…
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Conserve energy or be more energy efficient?
In May’s Electrifying a pan-Canadian electricity grid blog, we learned the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (…
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